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Dorsey family land patents collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3164

Abstract

This collection is comprised primarily of land patents granted to the Dorsey family in Frederick County, Maryland during the 1750s.

Dates

  • 1749 - 1787

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet (7 Oversize items)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is organized chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Peter Allison, September 27, 2010.

Related Materials

MS 2249, Edward Dorsey collection, 1799-1952

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised primarily of land patents granted to the Dorsey family in Frederick County, Maryland during the 1750’s. Five of the patents were issued to Edward Dorsey. A patent for land called “Pretty Salley” granted to John Howard also is included in the collection.

Title
Guide to the Dorsey family land patents collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lara Westwood
Date
2014-10
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-09: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750